October 27: Hoosier Park Breeders Crown Picks + 10X Points

by Al Cimaglia

October 27, 2017

Breeders Crown weekend at Hoosier Park begins tonight with a 14-race card featuring the finest two and three-year-old fillies, and mares. The headliners take place in races 7-12 and are handicapped below. The Early 0.50 Pick 4 begins in Race 5 and has a $25,000 guaranteed pool. The Late Pick 4 sequence starts in Race 9 and has a $40,000 guaranteed pool.

Xpressbet customers will receive 10X Points on all wagers made at Hoosier Park on Friday and Saturday!

Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 7-Breeders Crown-Mares Trot-Purse $250,0004-Caprice Hill-This mare offers more value than the #1 on a dry track, and with a short field is well worth a swing. 1-Emoticon Hanover-4/5 program favorite looks the part and is on quite a run, the one to beat. 3-Pink Pistol-Interesting invader from up North with a top young driver, can hit the board.

Race 8-Breeders Crown-2-year-old Filly Trot-Purse $600,0004-Manchego-Looking to go 12 for 12 and it would be a surprise if that doesn't happen. 5-Phaetosive-If not for #4 she is the top banana, but will likely be a bridesmaid again. 6-Top Expectation-Raced well for Team Miller in 1st HoP start. Can round out the ticket at long odds.

Race 9-Breeders Crown-3-year-old Filly Pace-Purse $500,0007-Idyllic Beach-9/2 ML for Gingras/Takter and will be my key to upset the two chalks #2 and #3. 5-Agent Q-Consistent as they come, a major player and can beat this field with a good trip. 3-Ella Christina-Rolled by with a 26.1 4th quarter, not sure race will set up same but deserves respect.

Race 10-Breeders Crown-3-year-old Filly Trot-Purse $500,0008-Ariana G-Unless there's a downpour and track is bad, she should be posing for another picture. 6-Sunshine Delight-At 20-1, here's my price shot for gimmicks. Likes the track and I like the post draw. 5-Overdraft Volo-Racing well for Andy and Julie Miller, should be in the hunt to hit the ticket.

Race 11-Breeders Crown-2-year-old Filly Pace-Purse $600,0004-Youaremycandygirl-Will give a slight edge to this gal on a bigger oval. 3-Rainbow Room-Should be battling to the wire as usual and no shock to seeing her finish on top. 1-Reign On Me-Handled cautiously in elims, can hit the board with Sears and will use in gimmicks.

Race 12-Breeders Crown-Mares Pace-Purse $250,0008-Lady Shadow-Likes the engine but 3/4's in 1.22.4 was too hot. Gingras may find right formula tonight. 3-Nike Franco N-Likely post time chalk deserves respect in a very competitive race. 4-Darlinonthebeach-Verstaile mare is racing well and if top two are off, here's the biggest threat.

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10.28.2017

Breeders Crown weekend at Hoosier Park ends tonight with a 14-race card. The Championships will be held in races 7-12 once again and they are handicapped below. The stars of the finale will be two and three-year old colts and geldings, plus top flight Open trotters and pacers. As reported on the U.S. Trotting Association website, the total handle on Friday night was $1,773,829, with a $1,028,238 wagered on six Breeders Crown races. If the track stays dry the handle should increase tonight, which would be great news to those who worked very hard to bring Breeders Crown racing to Indiana. Unfortunately, the rains came down most of the day in Anderson, and the track was rated sloppy. So, there's not an accurate accounting for last night. My top selections in races 8, 10 and 11 did win but were odds on favorites. Hopefully the weather cooperates, and the track is rated as fast for this evening. Xpressbet customers will receive 10X Points on all wagers made at Hoosier Park on Saturday! Comments and selections below are based on a fast track. Race 7-Breeders Crown-Open Trot-Purse $526,250 5-Marion Marauder-My choice to upset the queen, #4. Racing well and only 9 races in 2017. 4-Hannelore Hanover-No doubt the one to beat and she could very well top the boys. 2-Crazy Wow-Winner of 2 straight and tough as nails. Dave Miller will keep him in the hunt. Race 8-Breeders Crown-2-year-old colts and geldings Trot-Purse $600,000 5-Met's Hall-In fine form and didn't break a sweat in elims. Could be sitting on a big try at a square price. 4-Fourth Dimension-ML chalk looks the part and is Sears' choice, best to respect. 1-Crystal Fashion-Could have easily picked higher. Major player and should challenge top two selections. Race 9-Breeders Crown-2-year-old colts and geldings Pace-Purse $600,000 4-Closing Statement-Big try from 7 hole in last and Sears can pick his route with this post at 6-1 in ML. 1-Karpathian Kid-Nipped #4 off a pocket trip, but connections are tough and will be in the hunt again. 5-Stay Hungry-Another who made the most of a great trip but winner of 5 of 7 is the real deal. Race 10-Breeders Crown-3-year-old colts and geldings Trot-Purse $527,500 4-International Moni-Not much difference in top 2 choices, but this colt rates a slim edge. 3-What The Hill- This son of Muscle Hill has had a great year and could be posing again tonight. 5-Lindy The Great-Looks to be in the best form of the year and should offer a strong challenge. Race 11-Breeders Crown-3-year-old colts and geldings Pace-Purse $527,500 4-Downbytheseaside-Impressive win from 8 hole and rolled in 1.51.1, will string along. 1-Rock N Tony-Hometown talent is dialed in, has won 2 straight and will use at 5-1 in the ML. 5-Beckhams Z Tam-Another local entry, tries hard and has been sharp. Can add some pop to the ticket. Race 12-Breeders Crown-Open Pace-Purse $421,000 5-Mach It So-Dave Miller's choice over #3 the ML chalk. I'm thinking he chose correctly. 6-Keystone Velocity-Versatile 9-year-old is sharp and will use up and down in gimmicks at 8-1 in the ML. 2-McWicked-Racing well, and 3rd starts with Sears. Similar use as #6, is a player at a square price. Check me out on Twitter, @AlCimaglia.

10.21.2017

Saturday night's Hoosier Park card will feature colts and geldings competing in Breeders Crown elimination races. Like last night, races 3-6 are handicapped below and comprise the Pick 4 sequence with a $10,000 guaranteed pool. Friday's selections saw my second-choice win Race 3. In Race 4, #8-Ella Christina lit up the board and paid $72.00, and wasn't on my radar. In Race 5 and Race 6 my top picks were odds-on favorites, and they won. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track. Race 3 5-Karpathian Kid-9 0f 10 in the money and rates a slight edge with a race over the track 7-Closing Statement-Broke in last, so maybe will be handled more cautiously but likes the track. 6-I'm A Big Deal-Racing well and should be up close in good striking position. Race 4 4-Hannelore Hanover-Champ might be a bit weary and this isn't her favorite track, but still rates an edge. 5-Il Sogno Dream-Looking for a square price and winner of 2 straight steps up but can hit the board. 6-Mambo Lindy-Will toss last off a tough trip at Lexington, should be in the hunt tonight. Race 5 5-Homicide Hunter-Forget last at Yonkers from 2nd tier and could be sitting a on big try at a square price. 7-Marion Marauder-2nd start after a rest and is another who could be ready to roll at a nice price. 4-Crazy Wow-Luke warm program chalk figures to be a threat but not sure if the long stretch suits. Race 6 2-Missile J-Post draw may be the difference and can roll late as in 9/22 race at Hoosier. 6-McWicked-Similar to #2, should also like the long stretch, and short field should help chances. 5-Sintra-5/2 ML chalk is another who can gobble up ground late but will need a good trip. You can follow me on Twitter @AlCimaglia